Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MARENISCO, Mich. - August H. Tabeling, 84, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by family after a beautiful day on the lake. August was born Dec. 3, 1939, as the first and only son to Carl and Hedwig Tabeling. As a child, Augie enjoyed fishing with his dad and summer vacations on the lake with his family. When he was 16, he met the love of his life, Sandra Blau, through a mutual friend at a high school dance. Together, they enjoyed going on boat rides and meeting up with friends at the...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Kathleen Pertile, 89, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Kathleen was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Ironwood, to the late John "Scoop" and Anna (Sekelsky) Carli. She attended St. Ambrose School in Ironwood and graduated in 1935. Kathleen worked in retail at Ben Franklin in Bessemer and Ironwood for more than 40 years. She was always known for how classy she dressed, always wearing earrings, pins and necklaces to match,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Peggy Lynn (nee Haight) (Newberry) Shuping, 80, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Arco, Idaho, a daughter of Charles and Lola (Hensley) Haight. Peggy leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Jackson "Ed" Shuping; six children, Peggy Lynne Zaragosa, Billie Jo Sharp, Michael (Kristie) Newberry, Clinton "Wally" Newberry, Tressie Newberry and Sarah (Rocky) Brozzo; two brothers,...
MARENISCO, Mich. - On Sept. 24, 2024, Carl James Gunderman Sr. did not get up and start a new day. Instead, he joined his parents, his brother Ray Gunderman Sr., and sisters-in-law Jane and Sharon Gunderman. His mind and body were spent, and he was ready for his next step. Carl was born on Feb. 5, 1945, to Wesley John and Mary Ann Gunderman. He grew up, along with his six siblings, in Marenisco. Carl loved to laugh. He could find humor in just about any situation, and his laughter was so...
HURLEY, Wis. – Rose Marie Haukkala, 92, a long-time resident of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2024, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. Rose was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Bessemer, Michigan, a daughter of Leo R. and Helen (Marshalek) Gayan. She attended Bessemer High School and graduated in 1949. After graduation, Rose attended the University of Michigan and later completed her education to become a registered nurse at St. Mary's School of Nursing in M...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Alice Irene Voss, age 95, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Born on Aug. 24, 1929, Alice dedicated much of her life to education, having taught kindergarten in Milwaukee for five years before a long and esteemed 30-year tenure at the Mercer School District. Alice was a cherished educator remembered fondly by numerous students whose lives she touched. Beyond her professional achievements, she was a long-time member of the Mercer Methodist Church,...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Gerald "Jerry" Jon Gorshe, 70, formerly of Watersmeet, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in hospice in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Gerald was born June 7, 1954, to the late Francis Gorshe and Dorothy (Sorlie) Haken. Gerald attended school in Watersmeet and then joined the U.S. Army. He worked various jobs painting, cleaning and as a handyman. He had COPD and resided in Wausau until moving to hospice care. Gerald enjoyed playing cards, casinos and computer games. He had a...
DULUTH, Minn. - James "Jim" Brennan Rogan passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 19, 1948, to Kevin and Ruth (Danula) Rogan in Calumet, Michigan, Jim graduated in 1967 from Calumet High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968, transferred to the Marines, and served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Jim married Kathleen (Liimatta) Rogan on Aug. 2, 1975, and they moved to Ontonagon in 1976 when Jim began...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Curt Slabaugh was known as the unofficial, but acknowledged, "Mayor" of Black River Harbor Village shortly after moving there when he retired at age 55 as an elementary school principal in Rockford, Illinois. He moved there with his wife, Betsy, and stayed until they both moved again to Westgate Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood in October of 2022. At 91 years young, Curt passed away at Westgate after a struggle with Parkinson's Disease and dementia. As a dad, husband,...
ESCANABA, Mich. - Robert Lee "Minnow" Morzenti, 80, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Robert was born on Dec. 9, 1943, to Albert C. and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti in Ironwood. He was a graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School in 1961 before attending Gogebic Community College. After finishing school, he followed in his brothers' footsteps by serving his country. He joined the...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Joseph Robert Wroblewski gained his angel wings on Saturday evening, Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Those of us that were blessed to have Joe in our lives knew he would always bring a smile to your face. He was devoted to his family. He was born on June 8, 1936, at Newport Hospital in the Jessieville neighborhood of Ironwood, to Andrew and Margaret (Hamil) Wroblewski. Both preceded him in death. He graduated from Bessemer High School. Joe was a member of the Army Air...
GWINN, Mich. - Leroy A. Ojaniemi, 73, of Gwinn, Michigan, died Saturday morning, Aug. 31, 2024, at his home, under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. He was born June 22, 1951, in Ewen, a son of the late Larry and Gertrude (Pokela) Ojaniemi, Sr. He was raised in Ewen and worked as a farm hand and old-fashioned mechanic. Leroy will be remembered by his family for his sense of humor and as someone who always would be there for his family and willing to help others. He is survived by...
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Richard Charles "Dick" Nordine was born Nov. 18, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, and died Sept. 12, 2024, in Pensacola. After graduating from Ewen High School in Ewen, Michigan, in 1962 and working summers at the Nordine Lumber Company in Kenton, Michigan, he obtained a master's degree in probability and statistics from Michigan State University. He taught math at MSU from 1970 to 1973 and was director of statistical applications at Nordhaus Associates Inc. in Farmington, Michigan,...
GAYLORD, Mich. - Marian (Nordine) Kalember, 77, of Gaylord via Bergland, Rogers City and Coopersville, Michigan, passed away on Sept. 10, 2024. She was born and raised in Kenton and Bergland and graduated from Bergland High School, marrying Neil Kalember, the love of her life, in 1965. She was employed as an elementary teacher at Posen Consolidated Schools for 29 years and then retired with her husband to Lake Gogebic in Bergland after building their "chalet on the bay." Marian loved time with...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Rudolf Richard Karliner, 89, a resident of Ironwood Township, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood. Rudolf was born on July 15, 1935, in Ahlen, Germany, a son of Wilhelm and Helene (Gidom) Karliner. He was an inventor and had more than 50 patents. Rudolf is survived by two sons, Michael and Mark; four grandchildren, Jamie, Jillian, Dylan and Jessa; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded i...
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Alice V. Heikkala, 86, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River. Alice was born on Aug. 26, 1938, in Trout Creek, a daughter of George and Altha (Russell) Tooley. She attended school in Trout Creek. Alice married Roy Maki and resided in Illinois until Roy’s passing. She then moved back to Trout Creek to help her elderly parents. On May 20, 2000, she married Paul R. Heikkala. Alice is survived by her husband of 24 years, Paul; four children, Valerie, Andy, Dee and Pat...
FRIDLEY, Minn. - Louis Francis Pretti, 92, of Montreal, Wisconsin, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, Minnesosta. Louis was born July 13, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of the late Louis A. and Helen (Koshnik) Pretti. Louis attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1950. He then received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Wisconsin State College in Superior in 1954 and...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Catherine Marie "Katie" Pertile, 95, of Bessemer, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Katie was born on Aug. 31, 1929, to Alice and Albino Zanella of Cary location. She attended Hurley High School and was married to Joseph V. Pertile on Sept. 4, 1948. She worked for many years serving Friday night fish fry for her dear friends, Jessie and Cha Eppolite, at their Yale location tavern. Katie was active in the St. Sebastian Ladies Guild and employed in th...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brian C. Lindberg, age 54, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. He was born Dec. 23, 1969, in Michigan, son of the late Charles Lindberg and Sharon (Ruona) Lindberg and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1988, in Ironwood. Brian continued his education at Northern Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Later he earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of...
COLDWATER, Mich. - Richard "Rick" W. Hewitt Jr., 62, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away with his loving sisters at his side following a brief battle with cancer. Rick was born Dec. 16, 1961, to the late Richard and Kathy (Packmayer) Hewitt. He attended the Ironwood Schools, graduating with the class of 1980 before going on to work for many years as a carpenter. Carpentry was his passion. You could often find him doing side jobs on his days off for family and friends. At the time of his...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dawn Carole Mylly, 67, of Ironwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She was reunited with the love of her life, James (Jim) Mylly, who passed away in 2021. Dawn was born Sept. 25, 1956, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson. She grew up in North Ironwood and received her GED from Luther L. Wright High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life as a certified nursing assistant, but enjoyed over-the-road truck driving with her husband the...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Jamie Lynn Gerbig, 40, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Her loving family was at her side. Jamie was born on Dec. 8, 1983, in Marquette, the daughter of Larry and Sherry (Halberg) Gerbig. The family was complete when she joined her two brothers, Larry Jr. and Jason. Jamie graduated from Wakefield High School in 2002 and Gogebic Community College in 2005, with an associate degree in b...
HURLEY, Wis. — Joy K. Paquin, 88, of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a four-year battle with dementia. A memorial service celebrating Joy’s life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m.,preceded by visitation at 9 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating. A luncheon will follow at Don and GG’s restaurant on U.S. 2 in Ironwood. Rite of Committal and private interment will be at Riverside Cemet...
HURLEY, Wis. – Bonnie Raye Trombley, 77, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Hurley. Bonnie was born on Sept. 14, 1946, in Ashland, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Oie) Trombley. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated in 1964. Bonnie continued her education in nursing. She was a licensed practical nurse and then earned her RN degree. She was a dedicated registered nurse for 50 years. Bonnie worked at the University of Michigan, lived and worked in Los Angeles, and c...
DULUTH, Minn. - Tina Correa Kerr went to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, passing peacefully while surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness, one day after her 63rd birthday. Tina is survived by three sons, three brothers and a sister. She was preceded in passing by her daughter. Her many grandchildren brightened her days. Tina was proud to be of Puerto Rican descent. She came to the United States with her family as a young girl. They settled in...
